THE UNBOTHERED

#IssaRae: Insecure Season 2 Review

2017-07-24T09:14:00.000-04:00

The struggle was real last night but I made it through. After thinking I added HBO to my TV just so I can watch 'Insecure" I get an error message. After chatting with Comcast for 30 minutes and thanking the representative several times because I now can watch this anticipated series. "This will cost you an additional $15.00 a month, is that ok?" says the rep. "Umm, sure", knowing damn well I am cancelling this subscription as soon as the season is over (and Starz).

I have taken great joy at watching the talented Issa Rae glow-up. From youtube, to book deal, to the big screen - She wins for us all. Now back to show...

Issa
The scene opens up with Issa daydreaming about Lawrence while she is trying out the dating world. For a quick moment I was as caught up in the dream as she was....suddenly the real faces of the guys she was dating appears and realization that this is her new life without Lawrence. (inserts Issa rap about being a cheater lol) Issa now feels the need to throw a party to paint the picture she is enjoying the single life. She goes to the mailbox and noticed Lawrence received some mail from the court. She quickly will use this as an excuse to see Lawrence and throw in his face she is happy but to her disappointment he never showed up.

Molly
Now off to Ms. Molly... Molly took the advice of Issa and sought help from a therapist. Of which she is afraid to open up and express to Issa her ongoing issue with finding the "right therapist". Meanwhile at work Molly feels like she is being slighted because she is both black and a woman in a law firm. She is accidentally given a check that belongs to another employee and feels slighted that she isn't being compensated appropriately for the work she does. She begins to look at that employee differently and sparks a conversation to see if he got a raise recently.

Lawrence
Lawrence is introduced in the scene the same way he left us last season...D!cked-down in Tasha long-stroking her from the back. He is currently still looking for a place to stay and is crashing on an air mattress at his homeboy house. Making Tasha his weekend flame. His homeboy brings up that he doesn't take "the bank girl" on any dates and that he appears to just be smashing her. Trying to assure his nice-guy agenda he decides to take her on a date. (During the time he was scheduled to meet up with Issa). Soon after his date with Tasha Lawrence shows up at Issa place to pick up the mail. He knocks on the door to retrieve his mail and Issa opens the door with letter in hand. Lawrence then makes the excuse that he has to get something from out the bathroom. She allows him inside her home. As Lawrence makes his way back towards the front door he swoops Issa up and proceeds to bang her out on the couch.

Confused and uncertain of what just happened between Lawrence and Issa. I think he was trying to close this chapter with Issa but we all know he just made matters even worse. You can clearly see that Issa took that tryst as a "we working it out and we will be back together" but not for Lawrence.

ForeverMeah says...

#LHHH: Safaree Samuels wants to show you something...

2017-07-24T08:22:00.003-04:00

ForeverMeah says... You're welcome :)

Dr. Dre is Finally Apologizes for Slapping Journalist Dee Barnes

2017-07-12T09:34:00.000-04:00

In his HBO documentary, “The Defiant One’s,” Dre admits he physically attacked the journalist after he felt she negatively portrayed NWA. Here’s what happened:

“He picked her up by her hair and “began slamming her head and the right side of her body repeatedly against a brick wall near the stairway” as his bodyguard held off the crowd with a gun.

After Dre tried to throw her down the stairs and failed, he began kicking her in the ribs and hands. She escaped and ran into the women’s restroom. Dre followed her and “grabbed her from behind by the hair again and proceeded to punch her in the back of the head.”

And here’s Dre’s apology:

“Any man who puts his hands on a female is f*cking idiot. He’s out of his fucking mind, and I was out of my fucking mind at the time. I fucked up, I paid for it, I’m sorry for it, and I apologize for it. I have this dark cloud that follows me, and it’s going to be attached to me forever. It’s a major blemish on who I am as a man.” – D. Dre

Fo reverMeah says... Guess you're next Michel'le.

The Real Reason Karlie Redd is on LHHATL

2017-07-12T09:19:00.000-04:00

Like most reality TV shows the title doesn't match the characters. Real Houswives don't have to be married - heck you don't even need a house. There is no difference when it comes to the cast of Love and Hip Hop - Atlanta.

Throughout the seasons I am constantly wondering What is Karlie's connection to the show? Besides obviously holding onto Young Joc and linking herself with any new/old cast-mates to maintain her relevance. But how did she get on the show in the first place?

I’ve just learned that the 46-year-old VH1 Resident-Thot is the babymother of one of America’s most wanted fugitives 49-year-old Nathan ‘Nate’ Hill. Nate is currently serving a lifetime prison sentence, is the biological father of Karlie's 18-year-old daughter, Jazmine – rumored to be a student at Atlanta’s Clark University.

Now here is where things get janky and clears up why Karlie doesn't mention her kids or her life prior to 40 years old. HSK reported, back in January 1998 – Hill, who remained on the lamb for two-years, fleeing to Africa to avoid prosecution for supplying the Gangster Disciples and Vice Lords gangs with more than 6,600 pounds of cocaine from 1987 to 1995, was tracked down and caught by U.S. law enforcement officials in one of the most remote corners of the world: Conakry, capital of the West African nation of Guinea.

Here’s what deputy U.S. Marshal Bill O’Malley had to say about Hill’s arrest:

“Hill, who was wanted in Chicago on murder and drug-trafficking charges and was named to the U.S. Marshals Service’s 15 Most Wanted List in 1996, was traced to Conakry through telephone records in a related case. Hill was apprehended and flown to Chicago. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was ordered held without bail.”

This after it was reported back in December 1996,“two girlfriends of Hill’s are also missing and presumed to be in hiding with him”.

That’s before Hill was sentenced to life and fined $8.5 million, and forfeited cash and property valued at $5 million. He was convicted of drug conspiracy, tax fraud, money laundering, operating an ongoing criminal enterprise and ordering the killings of three enemies, two of whom were, in fact, killed.

With his drug money, Hill moved into the recording business, founding New York-based Pocketown, named after his South Side neighborhood at 78th and Stony Island. Pocketown scored a top 10 music video with “Froggy Style” by Nuttin’ Nyce in 1995 and published “Wandering Eyes,” which was on the soundtrack of Whoopi Goldberg’s film “Sister Act 2.”

ForeverMeah says...

Connor McGregor to Floyd Mayweather 'Dance For Me Boy!'

2017-07-12T08:46:00.003-04:00

Never been a fan of Floyd Mayweather... something about him doesn't make him likable. With my feelings aside I hope he beats Connor McGregor ass. Period.

Seriously, when I caught this clip below my decision was validated. Watching Floyd and Connor stare down for their upcoming fight you clearly see Connor mouthing to Floyd 'dance for me boy..!

Take a look for yourself:

Now... I am not one to jump up and scream racism but am I overreacting? Did you notice how Connor tried to clean it up and switched it to "Dance for me, Sir".

ForeverMeah says... Fuck Connor but nice suite.

It Was Black People Day at Trump Towers

2016-12-13T19:27:00.000-05:00

What does Jim Brown, Ray Lewis, and Kanye West all have in common? ~~President-elect~~ Donald Trump.

The two NFL legends, along with deranged rapper Kanye West all met him at his Trump Tower offices earlier today. Not to mention they were escorted by the Coon-Ambassador Omarosa Manigault.

Trampled by the outrage on social media, Kanye tweets what he thought was an explanation to the bizarre meet up.

Am I shock? absolutely not. Once Kanye announced that "if he did vote he would have voted for Donald" I knew this would happened. Next he'll be performing at the inauguration. Many of times we have dismissed Kanye's odd behavior for a mental health issues but he told us the truth a few years ago - 'I'm a hypocrite, bro"

ForeverMeah says...New Slaves wasn't just a Kanye song.
What's the cost fame?
Whatever it is I hope I'm broke enough to afford it.

Lamar Odom Checks Himself Into Rehab

2016-12-12T21:36:00.000-05:00

Maybe watching Kanye Pest and Scott Dipshit spiral out of control with drugs and alcohol abuse, ex-junkie NBA player, Lamar Odom decides to give sobriety a shot by checking himself into rehab.

According to sources, Lamar has been in a San Diego Rehabilitation Center for 4 days, and “did it for his kids” and “also wanted to feel 100 percent again. He did not relapse, but felt like he wanted to get away and start fresh for the New Year.”

Back in 2015, Lamar Odom was found unconscious at the Love Ranch due to drug overdose.

ForeverMeah says...
It's safe to say since Khloe and Lamar have officially divorced we won't catch this on KUWTK. Get Well, brother. Peace.

4 Your Eyez Only Review

2016-12-12T20:53:00.000-05:00

It's Monday and although I could've shared my thoughts on J-Cole's new album "4 Your Eyez Only" on Friday when it dropped - I decided to wait and let it sit with me for a moment before I shared my thoughts.

Before I get started - I love J. Cole - ok, we clear on that.. cool.. continue.

Disclaimer:
I won't act as though I am one of those OG's that preach about needing to hear real hip-hop and I'm tired of the "dopehead" music that is out now... (well not in this post anyway). I too like my dosage of ratchet-mumble music. But there are some artist that understands the need to have BALANCE and I look for that balance from the artists such as J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Big K.R.I.T. to name a few.

Immediately after my first listening I wasn't ready for the ride J. Cole was taking his listener. As I should have known better than to think I was going to be able to shuffle through Cole album. I knew I needed a quiet moment in time to dissect this album and listen to the message that's always lost between the music.

The ~~album~~ story starts off with an emotional J. Cole contemplating rather he wants to live or die while tethering on the lines of right and wrong.

Lord, Lord—

The bells getting loud, ain't nowhere to hide

Got nowhere to go, put away my pride

Tired of feeling low even when I'm high

Ain't no way to live, do I wanna die?

I don't know, I don't know

Bells getting loud, ain't nowhere to hide

Got nowhere to go, put away my pride

Tired of feeling low even when I'm high

Ain't no way to live, do I wanna die?

I don't know, I don't know -

[For Whom the Bell Tolls]

While not quit done with the ways of streets Cole finds his soulmate in Deja Vu and She's Mine Part 1.

I know you were made for me but

Darling don't you wait for me

Cause I can see the promise land

But I can't do no promising

I know you were made for me but

Darling don't you wait for me

Cause I can see the promise land

But I can't do no promising [Deja Vu]

I must say the next track - Change - stole my heart. Directly and indirectly understanding the battle some have within themselves with Good and Evil.

Yeah, my intuition is telling me there'll be better days

I sit in silence and find whenever I meditate

My fears alleviate, my tears evaporate

My faith don't deviate, ideas don't have a date

But see I'm growing and getting stronger with every breath

Bringing me closer to Heaven's doors with every step

As we speak I'm at peace, no longer scared to die

Most niggas don't believe in God and so they terrified

It's either that or they be fearing they gon' go to Hell

Asking the father for forgiveness—God, I'm overwhelmed

(Please God, I want to go to Heaven) - [Change]

Halfway through the album Cole paints a beautiful portrait of Life, Death, Religion, Love, and Friendship. The happy-new-dad even opens up about his fears as a new father in the track, She's Mine, Pt. 2.

Am I worthy of this gift

Am I strong enough to lift, into a place that I can see

Someone more important than me?

Am I worthy of this gift? (Am I worthy of this gift?) [She's Mine, Pt.2]

Now somewhere between track 8 and 10 I realize that J. Cole wasn't just giving us a glimpse at his story but of a friend. A friend of Cole's who must have died in the streets and left behind a daughter. He breaks this all down in the last track "4 Your Eyez Only".

"Nigga what you talking 'bout? Fuck is you getting at?"

He said, "Listen, I got no time to dive into descriptions

But I've been having premonitions

Just call it visions from the other side

I got a feeling I won't see tomorrow

Like the time I'm living on is borrowed

With that said, the only thing I'm proud to say, I was a father

Write my story down and if I pass

Go play it for my daughter when she ready"

And so I'm leaving you this record for your eyes only [4 Your Eyez Only]

ForeverMeah says...Classic.

50 Cent Says the Golden Globe's Can Suck a D...

2016-12-12T14:44:00.001-05:00

Early last week the The 2017 Golden Globe nominations were announced and although it wasn't completely white-washed as the Oscars, the cast of the Starz scripted drama POWER was left out in the cold for December.

This snub however didn't sit too well with the executive producer, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. He took to his social media to vent as usual.

50 Cent captioned this on his IG post:

“Golden Globe’s can suck a d**k. I accept my series POWER was not intended to be a signature show for the network, but it is the highest rated show,” 50 Cent captioned on his Instagram post. “I know my audience very well. I’m done promoting this outside of contractual obligations. SEASON 4 KANAN MUST DIE, I got other sh*t to do.”

I'm on the move again, Golden globe's can suck a dick. I accept my series POWER was not intended to be a signature show for the network but it is the highest rated show. I know my audience very well, I'm done promoting this out side of contractual obligations. SEASON 4 KANAN MUST DIE, I got other shit to do. #EFFENVODKA

A photo posted by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Dec 12, 2016 at 8:56am PST

But more importantly for the first time in award history, three black women (Viola Davis, Naomie Harris and Octavia Spencer) are all nominated for Best Supporting Actress. The success of Moonlight earned nominations in six different film categories including Best Director. As for TV, Issa Rae's years worth of hard work earned her a best actress nomination for a comedy series with Insecure. Not to mention, Donald Glover's Atlanta is up for best comedy and best actor.

ForeverMeah says...

fall for something or stand for anything. (Did I say that right? IDK, maybe.)

Are We Being Trolled By Kanye Kardashian? Ross Thinks So...

2016-12-12T13:23:00.002-05:00

During a recent appearance in New York City, the Maybach Music Mogul, Rick Ross, has some things to say about Kanye West and his recent "circumstances".

What may have started out as a message of positivity turned out to be a bit more confusing than just that.

Rozay had this to say recently of Kanye:

"One time for Yeezy ... My homie a genius. For everybody who thought he was wigging out, he played y'all niggas."

Rick Ross seems to be implying that Kanye West's mental breakdown that led to his hospitalization may have been a stunt. To make this statement even stranger, producer Mike Dean was in attendance, and is actually in the background of the video. Mike Dean is as close a collaborator to Kanye as it gets. Do you think he was pissed by the remarks?

Check out the clip below, and let me know if people are reading too much into this or Rozay dead-on about Kanye.

@therealmikedean @RickRoss pic.twitter.com/rwKl5GDrUT
— Jaleel (@jay_knightt) December 12, 2016

ForeverMeah says...we shouldn't make fun of Kanye West during his time of need even if he played himself.

Kanye Makes First Appearance After Breakdown

2016-12-09T16:06:00.004-05:00

By now I am sure you have seen the photo of a blonde-haired Trump-Supporting Kanye West. Rumors circulated that Ye' escaped his Bel-Air house in the middle of the night to give Kim "some space", the sickly rapper randomly appeared at an art installation at the Pacific Design Center.

Sources have also reported that he built a temporary studio in his Bel-Air mansion so he can "have the privacy he needs to get healthy, while also making new music as ideas come to him."

I am not for kicking a person when they are down so with all due respect I hope he gets well and become an amazing father and maybe a musician again. HOWEVER - I am a strong believer that money will magnify who you truly are.

Ye' is clearly battling with something. Not just the untimely death of his mom. There's some character flaws and empathy he lacks as of recently. As a Kardashian. I know it's totally insane to blame that family on the destruction of Kanye West but they are sucking this man dry.

Jay-Z please call him.

ForeverMeah's rappin'...

You're in the mist of

The ride of your life

But you gotta keep them hits up

Can't put your guard down

Gotta keep your mitts up

Take a sip sir

It's so in toxicating

ain't it

try not to get jaded

Hollywood's been good to ya

Startin' feel like birds to ya

Don't lie

Gonna fly

You addicted to the lights

Without the fame

How you gonna survive

It's like living on

Heroine

You so high

Jay Z ft. Beyonce - Hollywood lyrics

The Kardashian Klan Puts a HOLD on Angela Renée Kardashian

2016-12-08T13:33:00.003-05:00

To say I am shock would be an understatement but if you recall a few months back Blac Chyna filed to use “Angela Renée Kardashian” as a trademark while working in entertainment and on her social media.

Almost a month after giving birth to her and Rob's baby girl Dream Kardashian, the sisters filed a lawsuit opposing the name change.

In the lawsuit, it claims that the girls will “suffer damage including irreparable injury to their reputation and goodwill” if Chyna takes the Kardashian name.

Chyna's lawyer, Walter Mosley, spoke out about the lawsuit, saying that of the “many trademarks” he’s filed for her, “this is the first one that’s ever been opposed.”

He went on to tell PEOPLE, “The Kardashians, like Angela and my other clients are very protective of our marks, I think for us this is going to be a clear case win, because it’s actually her name, it’s not a poaching.

I would hope that this is just a junior lawyer’s error, who’s just responding to everything and not really looking at who it’s from or why it was filed. There’s a softer side of this where Angela has to have a conversation with her family. But until I hear otherwise, I’m just going to proceed as I normally would with a lawsuit. I have 40 days to respond.”

ForeverMeah says... meanwhile, Kris is like:

Black Chyna from the home team... #DCWhatUp.

What a Year - Hello December

2016-12-08T09:58:00.000-05:00

This year has taught me so much about myself. As I sneak into my mid-30's and my tolerance for bullshit dwindles down below 5%. I must say I am ending this year - Happy, Scared, Blessed, and Peaceful. Yes, a weird depiction of emotion but the truth is - that's just life. With the murder of numerous unarmed black men, the presidential election and the racist temperature of society it becomes almost impossible to smile. But in those moments you must rely on faith (not religion). [Disclaimer: religion is what you are taught faith is what you believe] Sometimes it feels like a curse to be woke among the sleep and misinformed.

Numerous times I have contemplated deleting this blog, as I have done multiple times with varies sites I have launched and deleted. Unlike in the past it wasn't because I was bored with reporting celebrity gossip, news, and whatever else I felt... It was more so the fact that it was bigger things going on the news than which celebrity hooked up with the other, or who had a "break baby" while in a relationship. Cops were killing my brothers and sisters. To make matters even worse they were getting away with these crimes with no consequence to the action. Oh and did I mention most were even caught on camera.

Trump is my President and we still screaming Black Lives Matter while these celebrities we help reach their levels of success turn their backs on us and desert the community and using their platforms to swindle the masses.

This year I lost all respect for Lil Wayne -are we seriously the same age? There is no strain of weed that would allow his outburst on ABC's Nightline become acceptable. To make matters even worse he just did a very powerful verse on Solange's A Seat at the Table called "Mad" but as the year raps up I am putting his seat in the damn corner.

Don't let me get started with Kanye West... mental health issues aside he has been one of my biggest disappointments. His Jesus Walk has wondered off into the oblivious. If I can't recognize Kanye I can only imagine who he sees in the mirror.

But like a legend once said " I don't blame you new niggaz - I blame your old head". Someone clearly dropped the ball meanwhile the black community wait for the anticipated alley-oop.

I couldn't keep up with the other news because it truly didn't matter but one of my readers asked me "where you been? I missed reading your blog... your blog was a distractions from the things going on in the world." Up until that moment I realized I was just living to survive and keep my own sanity. I forgot about my readers. My bad. I'm back. We need a balance and despite how defeated I felt personally the urge to support, uplift, and stand behind my bothers and sisters grew so much greater. Meanwhile my hatred grew, my disappointment intensified. I knew I wasn't ready to write or post anything.

"It's spooky out here" in my Philly voice.

Moving into 2017, this blog will represent ME forever. I won't be so politically correct, I will share my truest emotions on varies topics. I will begin to share my own personal stories so please stay tuned, please share, please connect. I have so much say.

ForeverMeah says... Hello Muthafukin December.

Federal Court Says It’s Not Racist to Ban Locs at Work

2016-09-26T10:49:00.000-04:00

Federal appeals court ruled that employers who ban dreadlocks in the workplace are not engaging in racial discrimination, according to the Huffington Post.

It's legal? well, yes according to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 3-0 last week to uphold a lower court’s dismissal of a 2013 lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Chastity Jones, a black woman.

Jones says that after she was offered a job in 2010 at a Mobile, Ala., insurance-claims-processing company, a white human resources manager told Jones that her locks violated company policy and that she’d have to get rid of them because they “tend to get messy.”

When Jones balked at changing her hairstyle, the job offer was rescinded.

The EEOC argued in its lawsuit that withdrawing the job offer because of Jones’ hairstyle constituted racial discrimination because “dreadlocks are a manner of wearing the hair that is physiologically and culturally associated with people of African descent.” But the federal court dismissed the case; the EEOC filed an appeal in 2015.

But the appeals court, in its Sept. 15 ruling upholding the lower court’s decision to dismiss the case, said that racial discrimination had to be based on characteristics that were unchangeable and that dreadlocks did not meet that definition.

“We recognize that the distinction between immutable and mutable characteristics of race can sometimes be a fine (and difficult) one, but it is a line that courts have drawn,”

U.S. Circuit Judge Adalberto Jordan wrote in the court’s ruling (pdf). “So, for example, discrimination on the basis of black hair texture (an immutable characteristic) is prohibited by Title VII, while adverse action on the basis of black hairstyle (a mutable choice) is not.”

A spokeswoman for the EEOC told the Wall Street Journal that the commission believes the court made the wrong decision.

“We believe the court was incorrect when it held that the employer’s actions could not be proven to be race discrimination,” she said. “We are reviewing our options.”

Read more at the Huffington Post.

ForeverMeah says...

first locs, next will be braids. Stay woke.

WhatsBeef: The Game vs. Meek Mill and Sean Kingston

2016-09-26T09:11:00.001-04:00

Some has even speculated that Drake was somehow responsible for Game's decision to unload multiple insults on the Philadelphia rapper. Yet again, Meek may have brung this unfortunate situation on himself. According to Game, everything began at the club back in LA the day Sean Kingston got jugg'd for his jewels and ice.

After sending Meek a “welcome home” bottle of Rozay, Game warned Meek that “muthaf*ckas be getting robbed out here” and suggested he leave the club earlier than usual to avoid the wolves on the prowl. Meek took Game’s advice and left the club early, leaving behind Sean Kingston.

I am assuming Game forgot to warn Sean Kingston who was later relieved of his jewelry and cracked over the head with a bottle.

Soon after, Chubby Kingston called up the Game and made this shocking confession, “Meek told me that you set me up. He told me that you told him to leave the club early so you can get me.”

That didn’t sit too well with the Game and he drunkenly yelled “F*ck Meek Mill” and calling him a snitch at a Miami Club.

This started countless of social media memes along with a few respectable bars from both Meek and Game, even Sean Kingston got a little grimey to later apologize when he realized he was on the losing side of this situation.

Things took an interesting twist when triple OG rapper, Beanie Sigel was caught featured on the diss track with Meek MIll and O-Melly diss.

Game says having Beanie on the track bothered him the most. “I got love for Beans so when he did that,” the Game stated. “I was genuinely hurt.” Adding, “I f*ck with Beans, Beans f*ck with me. We been in Cali together.” The Game unfortunately, had to diss Beanie too for his role in the diss track:

This weekend Meek Mill and his Dreamchasers crew allegedly took to the streets and stepped to Philadelphia’s own Beanie Sigel.

Wait, what?!

According to The Game, Meek Mill’s goons ran up on the OG gangsta after his performance at the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour for letting Game know he wrote O-Melly's verse on the diss track. So the Philly General took to the stage and said:

.@BeanieSigelSP says the real King of Philly Is Back! #BADBOYFamilyReunionTour https://t.co/GsVw4EQjsL
— REVOLT TV (@RevoltTV) September 24, 2016

yung bull knocked out the old head because he was drawling at the jaw. Nias is crazy, man. Nias went and got Beans on a song to diss me. That ain’t do what ni**as thought it was gonna do so y’all went back and beat the legend up, man?”

-Game

ForeverMeah says... 1992 is avaiable now.

Tamar Braxton Cheated and Vincent Had Receipts - ForeverMeah

2016-07-16T20:38:00.001-04:00

Yesterday news broke from a celebrity insider straight to gossip blog goddess, B-Scott. Apparently, Mrs. Tamar Braxton Herbert was caught red handed when her hubby, Vincent Herbert, decided to hire a private investigator.

Chile, Vincent revealed in front a room full of people pictures of Tamar and her alleged very married mystery boo-thang.

Allegedly Vince is so pissed by her betrayal he's planning to divorce Tamar and take full custody of their son Logan. Vince and Tamar has been married since 2008.

First she got cut from her show, then announced she's getting her own show and now this.

ForeverMeah says... well that's all for now but as always will keep you posted.

Put Your Money in a Black Owned Bank

2016-07-15T15:16:00.002-04:00

There are 22 African American owned banks (AAOBs) with assets totaling approximately $4.6 billion in assets or approximately 0.43 percent of African America’s $1.1 trillion in buying power.

All banks are listed by state. Those listed below has at least 51 percent African American ownership. You can click on the bank name to go directly to their website.

ALABAMA

ALAMERICA BANK

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Founded: January 28, 2000

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $35 476 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 13.4%

COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANK

Location: Mobile, Alabama

Founded: February 19, 1976

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $56 501 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 3.8%

CALIFORNIA

BROADWAY FEDERAL BANK FSB

Location: Los Angeles, California

Founded: February 26, 1947

FDIC Region: San Francisco

Assets: $402 902 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 16.6%

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

INDUSTRIAL BANK

Location: Washington, DC

Founded: August 18, 1934

FDIC Region: New York

Assets: $388 951 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 6.5%

GEORGIA

CARVER STATE BANK

Location: Savannah, Georgia

Founded: January 1, 1927

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $42 174 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 2.5%

CITIZENS TRUST BANK

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Founded: June 18, 1921

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $387 897 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 3.2%

ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS SERVICE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Founded: January 01, 1934

FDIC Region: Chicago

Assets: $101 291 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 10.7%

SEAWAY BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Founded: January 02, 1965

FDIC Region: Chicago

Assets: $369 544 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 29.3%

LOUISIANA

LIBERTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Founded: November 16, 1972

FDIC Region: Dallas

Assets: $604 163 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 9.4%

MARYLAND
HARBOR BANK OF MARYLAND

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Founded: September 13, 1982

FDIC Region: New York

Assets: $285 246 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 22.1%

MASSACHUSETTS

ONEUNITED BANK

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Founded: August 02, 1982

FDIC Region: New York

Assets: $648 615 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 4.6%

MICHIGAN

FIRST INDEPENDENCE BANK

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Founded: May 14, 1970

FDIC Region: Chicago

Assets: $216 821 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 12.3%

NEW JERSEY

CITY NB OF NEW JERSEY

Location: Newark, New Jersey

Founded: June 11, 1973

FDIC Region: New York

Assets: $250 095 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 12.9%

NORTH CAROLINA

MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Founded: March 01, 1908

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $298 014 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 3.0%

PENNSYLVANIA

UNITED BANK OF PHILADELPHIA

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded: March 23, 1992

FDIC Region: New York

Assets: $59 001 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 2.5%

SOUTH CAROLINA

SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY BANK

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Founded: March 26, 1999

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $52 995 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 14.2%

TENNESSEE

CITIZENS SAVINGS B&T COMPANY

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Founded: January 4, 1904

FDIC Region: Dallas

Assets: $104 060 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 5.1%

TRI-STATE BANK OF MEMPHIS

Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Founded: December 16, 1946

FDIC Region: Dallas

Assets: $111 042 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 12.3%

TEXAS

UNITY NB OF HOUSTON

Location: Houston, Texas

Founded: August 01, 1985

FDIC Region: Dallas

Assets: $83 327 000

Asset Change (2015): Up 10.3%

VIRGINIA

FIRST STATE BANK

Location: Danville, Virginia

Founded: September 08, 1919

FDIC Region: Atlanta

Assets: $37 612 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 4.1%

WISCONSIN

COLUMBIA SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Founded: January 1, 1924

FDIC Region: Chicago

Assets: $23 684 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 2.7%

NORTH MILWAUKEE STATE BANK

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Founded: February 12, 1971

FDIC Region: Chicago

Assets: $67 115 000

Asset Change (2015): Down 13.0%

(Source)

Here's why...

Ayesha Curry Debut New Food Delivery Service

2016-07-05T11:07:00.002-04:00

The wife of Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry, has launched a new food delivery company called Gather.

Like meal-delivery startup Blue Apron, Gather will deliver meal ingredients and recipes created by Ayesha Curry to your home each week, but that's all the information I have right now as the site hasn't really gone live yet.

Signup for updates, launching, and pricing here.

ForeverMeah says... stay tuned.

What's the Refugee Olympic Team and Why We Should Care?

2016-07-01T12:27:00.000-04:00

Athletes who have been displaced from their home countries, living as refugees in strange lands, get a chance to compete in the Olympic Games.

It’s really happening in Rio this summer. Under the banner of the Refugee Olympic Team, 10 athletes from four different countries will march in the opening ceremony carrying the Olympic flag. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says the team is “a symbol of hope for all the refugees in our world, and will make the world better aware of the magnitude of [the refugee] crisis.”

Two of the ten athletes are already in Rio de Janeiro such as Yolande Bukasa Mabika and Popole Misenga are judo fighters from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They were abandoned in Rio by their coach and DRC officials when they came to Brazil to compete in the Judo World Championships in 2013.

Will Carless/GlobalPost

Mabika said she and Misenga were left in their hotel room, where they stayed scared and starving for three days before she ventured outside.

Mabika said she stopped people on the street who had black skin like hers and tried to explain her situation in French, her first language. Some friendly bystanders directed her and Misenga to a beauty salon run by African immigrants, she said. After four days of sleeping on the floor of the salon, other good Samaritans took them to a neighborhood of Rio that is home to many African immigrants, including some from Congo.

That was three years ago. Now granted refugee status, the two athletes are training in judo again. Mabika has her own home in the perhaps aptly named neighborhood of Bonsucesso (Good success). Misenga has married a local Brazilian woman and has a young son.

Mabika says her story shows that not every refugee tale ends in misery.

“I’m now happy again, for this Olympic competition,” she said. “I’m going to fight in these Olympics to defend all the refugees in the world. I’m not training here to lose. I’m training for victory. God will lift up all refugees to get a good result.”

The athletes are:

Rami Anis (M): Country of origin – Syria; host NOC – Belgium; sport – swimming
Yiech Pur Biel (M): Country of origin – South Sudan; host NOC – Kenya; sport – athletics, 800m
James Nyang Chiengjiek (M): Country of origin – South Sudan; host NOC – Kenya; sport – athletics, 400m
Yonas Kinde (M): Country of origin – Ethiopia; host NOC – Luxembourg; sport – athletics, marathon
Anjelina Nada Lohalith (F): Country of origin – South Sudan; host NOC – Kenya; sport – athletics, 1500m
Rose Nathike Lokonyen (F): Country of origin – South Sudan; host NOC – Kenya; sport – athletics, 800m
Paulo Amotun Lokoro (M): Country of origin – South Sudan; host NOC – Kenya; sport – athletics, 1500m
Yolande Bukasa Mabika (F): Country of origin – Democratic Republic of the Congo; host NOC – Brazil; sport – judo, -70kg
Yusra Mardini (F): Country of origin – Syria; host NOC – Germany; sport – swimming
Popole Misenga (M): Country of origin – Democratic Republic of the Congo; host NOC – Brazil; sport – judo, -90kg

[Sources: GlobalPost & PRI.org]

Somebody Please Tell Stacey Dash to Shut the Fuck Up

2016-07-01T11:33:00.000-04:00

In her blog, Stacey Dash, 49, wrote that BET is “keeping racism and segregation alive,” and Williams’ speech was “nothing short of an attack on white people.”

Dash included a video of Williams’ remarks and wrote, “You’ve just seen the perfect example of a Hollywood plantation slave! Sorry, Mr. Williams. But the fact that you were standing onstage at those awards tells people you really don’t know what you’re talking about. Just spewing hate and anger.”

In his remarks, Williams said that whites have had a history of “ghettoizing and demeaning our creations and stealing them.”

Dash responded:

“If anyone is GHETTO-IZING anyone, it’s people like you letting the BETs and other media outlets portray us in stereotypes.”

However, the “Clueless” actress did not mention in her diatribe that in 2009 she had a recurring role on BET’s scripted show “The Game.”

Nor did Dash mention that Fox News, where she is a contributor, and its founder, Rupert Murdoch, have been accused of keeping racism alive by perpetuating negative stereotypes of Black people.

[Source: DiversityInc]

ForeverMeah says...

“Words are only as good as the response to those words,” Williams told People magazine following his speech. “But I’d like to think that I give people a sense that they are not alone.” -Jesse Williams

#WhitePrivilege? Rapist John Enochs Has No Worries

2016-07-01T11:19:00.002-04:00

It's been called a "myth" that white privilege exist but tell me what do you call this?

As the Daily Mail reports,

Casual in a navy polo shirt and pink shorts, disgraced Indiana University frat boy John Enochs appeared not to have a care in the world as he enjoyed a round of golf on Thursday (6/30).

But his relaxing afternoon on the links comes just days after he was handed just 12 months' probation following his conviction for misdemeanor battery – and despite having originally been charged with two counts of felony rape.

Details of the soft sentence meted out to Enochs, 22, of Downers Grove, Illinois, and a plea deal struck with prosecutors sparked national outrage when it was announced.

The victim stated that she had been attacked at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house, where Enochs, now 22, was a member, in April 2015.

When the allegation emerged, another woman alleged that she too was raped by Enochs, in October 2013, and he was charged with both.

But Enochs instead pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of felony battery, while the two rape charges - which could have seen him jailed for 16 years - were thrown out.

A judge in Monroe County, Indiana, then reduced the felony to a misdemeanor.

His two victims have since spoken of their 'shock' at the soft sentence handed to the former frat boy – and say they had no prior knowledge of the deal that kept him out of jail.

Their attorney, Jeff Herman of Boca Raton, Florida, also used a strongly-worded statement to accuse his defense team and the prosecution of 'victim shaming' after they pointed out that other DNA, along with Enochs' own, was discovered on the 2013 victim.

He added: The comments about the other DNA are disappointing. It amounts to nothing more than victim shaming.

'The only relevant question is whether the perpetrator's DNA is present. Both of these young women should be applauded for their bravery in coming forward.'

In a statement presented to court, she described how she had been held down and forced into sex by Enochs – and was left with lacerations to her vagina as a result.

The victim told prosecutors that she did not know Enochs but was able to pick him out in a police line-up on April 21.

The second incident, which happened prior to a campus fraternity-sorority party, took place two years earlier in October 2013 and Enochs' DNA was found on the victim's body.

She says that she had no memory of the attack but woke to find herself in a lot of pain, while her friends claim to remember seeing the 22-year-old in her room.

Although the rape charge for the assault on the second victim was dismissed, she is now pursuing a civil case against him – along with two of his friends, Indiana University and the Delta Tau Delta fraternity itself.

That, however, appeared not to concern Enochs - who looked relaxed as he sped across the manicured links at Naperville Country Club in a golf buggy accompanied by a friend yesterday.

ForeverMeah says...

John Enochs (1 yr probation) and Brock Turner (6 month sentence) for raping women. Hope the country never forgets. pic.twitter.com/RJo52kh32G
— D. (@Daliaaaa23) June 25, 2016

Betty Reid Soskin's Attackers Race is Kept a Secret....Why?

2016-07-01T09:20:00.001-04:00

Such a disturbing article to read when I saw that a 94-year old Park Ranger was beaten and robbed in her home. Betty Reid Soskin, 94, of Richmond was attacked in her town home about midnight Monday (6/28).

Ms. Soskin told KTVU-TV she woke up to find a man with a flashlight standing near her. She reached for her cellphone, but he grabbed it from her and they struggled. She screamed as her attacker dragged her from the bed through a hallway, where he struck her a couple of times on the side of her face. She thought “he was going to kill me,” she told the news station.

Somehow Ms. Soskin mustered all her strength and was able to lock herself inside a bathroom, where she remained until he left, the news station reported. Fearing he would come at her again, Ms. Soskin said she plugged in an iron and was prepared to strike and brand him.

Huffington Post reports, Her attacker stole several personal belongings, including the presidential coin given to her by Obama at the national tree-lighting ceremony in December. The coin was embossed with the presidential seal.

Park officials said on Thursday that the White House is sending a replacement coin to Betty Soskin, who works at the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front national historic park in northern California. But the ranger said she hopes she can recover the original.

But wait... who was her attacker?

Authorities only identify the attacker as a “thin man in his 20s” NO RACE. Sadly in the society of which we live this leaves us to instantly to assume the attacker was WHITE.

Countless of times we see African American men/women on the news for accusations, or the media immediately publicizing the race of a suspect before any evidence is presented. If the attacker, in this case Ms. Soskin, can say that the person who attacked her was a thin man in his 20's why is his race kept a secret. You can't assume someone is in their 20's without looking at them. Period.

ForeverMeah says...

I'll be following this story because I'm sure they are going to push this under the rug.

Chipotle Marketing Exec Indicted in Drug Ring Bust

2016-07-01T08:31:00.001-04:00

The age-long rumor that Chipotle was sprinkling crack on the rice because it's so addictive may not be as funny anymore.

Sources have now reported that Mark Crumpacker, Chipotle's chief creative and development officer, has been indicted as part of a New York City drug ring bust.

(Mark) The Chipotle executive and Fox Business producer Katie Welnhofer were among 18 white collar buyers named as alleged "key repeat customers" who bought cocaine. They were charged with drug possession as well as criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to the Daily Mail.

The indictment comes after a yearlong investigation into cocaine trafficking around New York City's Lower East Side neighborhood. The drug ring allegedly sold over $75,000 worth of cocaine via a delivery service.

"This narcotics operation was organized and discreet, but it could not withstand the precision of this long-term investigation," said New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton.

A spokesperson from Chipotle says,

"At the moment, we know very little about these charges," the spokesman said. "Due to the nature of the situation, Mark has been placed on administrative leave. We made this decision in order to remain focused on the operation of our business and to allow Mark to focus on these personal matters. Mark's responsibilities have been assigned to other senior managers in his absence."

ForeverMeah says...

they'll more than likely will get a slap on the wrist. Meanwhile,

Michael Vick Tells It All in New Documentary [Trailer Inside]

2016-06-03T10:01:00.001-04:00

The world watched as Michael Vick went from the NFL’s most celebrated player to its biggest villain.

At one point coined one of the greatest QB of all time, Vick went from celebrity to cellmate after knowledge of his illegal dog fighting ring broke in the media.

Since then he has unquestionably reconstructed his career and won back the trust of his true fans. “I try not to dwell on people’s thoughts and perceptions because I know I can’t change that,” he says.

Vick is a film produced by Bleacher Report and is a tell-all about how Michael handled the dog-fighting ordeal emotionally and professionally.

In the trailer, Vick recollects on who he became after the money, stating: “I didn’t know who I was.”

The 2001 No. 1 overall NFL draft pick, who broke records and created new boundaries in football, isn’t letting his past dim his spirit. As he opens up publicly for the first time, he speaks from a place of wisdom and appreciation.

Check out the trailer below:

ForeverMeah says...

The official Mike Vick documentary is set to be released on July 11.

#StreetsAreWatching: Was Troy Ave Trying to Shoot Taxstone?

2016-06-03T09:30:00.000-04:00

Troy Ave, whose real name is Roland Collins, has been charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon in a shooting that took place during a T.I. concert last week. When the news first broke it was confirmed that a 33-year-old man was killed and three other people were wounded when gunfire broke out during a rap concert at Irving Plaza in Manhattan sending panicked concertgoers streaming for the exits, the police and witnesses said.

Quickly as the news broke a video surfaced ~~allegedly~~ showing Troy Ave shooting at an unknown target.

Troy was released from the hospital a few days later after recovering from the gun shot wound to the leg. He was wheeled into Manhattan criminal court where he plead not guilty and held without bail.

Well...what seemed like possible self-defense has now turned into a possible murder charge.

A minivan with out-of-state license plates rolled up to a hospital two miles from the scene of a fatal shooting last week, the police said.

Investigators obtained a warrant to search the van, and the police said they found a secret compartment hiding three firearms, including a Kel-Tec PF-9 semiautomatic pistol. The weapon was discovered in a hidden compartment underneath the vehicle's center console.

The New York Police Department said on Thursday (6/2/16) that ballistics tests confirmed the pistol was the sole gun used in the shooting. The gun matched six shell casings recovered after the shooting, which left Troy Ave’s longtime friend and bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter, killed.

Do you think Troy Ave accidentally shot his bodyguard to get at podcaster TaxStone? Rumors are buzzing...

THE UNBOTHERED

#IssaRae: Insecure Season 2 Review

ForeverMeah says...

#LHHH: Safaree Samuels wants to show you something...

ForeverMeah says... You're welcome :)

Dr. Dre is Finally Apologizes for Slapping Journalist Dee Barnes

The Real Reason Karlie Redd is on LHHATL

ForeverMeah says...

Connor McGregor to Floyd Mayweather 'Dance For Me Boy!'

ForeverMeah says... Fuck Connor but nice suite.

It Was Black People Day at Trump Towers

ForeverMeah says...New Slaves wasn't just a Kanye song. What's the cost fame? Whatever it is I hope I'm broke enough to afford it.

Lamar Odom Checks Himself Into Rehab

4 Your Eyez Only Review

ForeverMeah says...Classic.

50 Cent Says the Golden Globe's Can Suck a D...

ForeverMeah says...

fall for something or stand for anything. (Did I say that right? IDK, maybe.)

Are We Being Trolled By Kanye Kardashian? Ross Thinks So...

ForeverMeah says...we shouldn't make fun of Kanye West during his time of need even if he played himself.

Kanye Makes First Appearance After Breakdown

ForeverMeah's rappin'...

The Kardashian Klan Puts a HOLD on Angela Renée Kardashian

ForeverMeah says... meanwhile, Kris is like:

What a Year - Hello December

ForeverMeah says... Hello Muthafukin December.

Federal Court Says It’s Not Racist to Ban Locs at Work

ForeverMeah says...

first locs, next will be braids. Stay woke.

WhatsBeef: The Game vs. Meek Mill and Sean Kingston

yung bull knocked out the old head because he was drawling at the jaw. Ni**as is crazy, man. Ni**as went and got Beans on a song to diss me. That ain’t do what ni**as thought it was gonna do so y’all went back and beat the legend up, man?” -Game ForeverMeah says... 1992 is avaiable now.

Tamar Braxton Cheated and Vincent Had Receipts - ForeverMeah

ForeverMeah says... well that's all for now but as always will keep you posted.

Put Your Money in a Black Owned Bank

Ayesha Curry Debut New Food Delivery Service

ForeverMeah says... stay tuned.

What's the Refugee Olympic Team and Why We Should Care?

Somebody Please Tell Stacey Dash to Shut the Fuck Up

ForeverMeah says...

#WhitePrivilege? Rapist John Enochs Has No Worries

ForeverMeah says...

Betty Reid Soskin's Attackers Race is Kept a Secret....Why?

ForeverMeah says...

I'll be following this story because I'm sure they are going to push this under the rug.

Chipotle Marketing Exec Indicted in Drug Ring Bust

ForeverMeah says...

they'll more than likely will get a slap on the wrist. Meanwhile,

Michael Vick Tells It All in New Documentary [Trailer Inside]

ForeverMeah says...

#StreetsAreWatching: Was Troy Ave Trying to Shoot Taxstone?

ForeverMeah says...Be safe tho, Beloved.

ForeverMeah says...New Slaves wasn't just a Kanye song.
What's the cost fame?
Whatever it is I hope I'm broke enough to afford it.

yung bull knocked out the old head because he was drawling at the jaw. Nias is crazy, man. Nias went and got Beans on a song to diss me. That ain’t do what ni**as thought it was gonna do so y’all went back and beat the legend up, man?”

-Game

ForeverMeah says... 1992 is avaiable now.